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A government school headmaster in Murshidabad, Hamimul Islam, was found dead. He was appointed as a booth-level officer for electoral roll revision. BEHRAMPORE: The headmaster of a govt school in Murshidabad, who was appointed as a booth-level officer for the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, was found hanging in the school’s office…
“I never imagined I would become famous,” says Shalini Singh, her voice carrying a quiet, childlike innocence. Sitting beside her husband, also her colleague, she recounts how an ordinary video, uploaded without any expectation, changed her life almost overnight. “I had recorded it only to share in the class parents’ WhatsApp group. Since I already…
RAIPUR: A class 4 half-yearly English examination at a govt school in Chhattisgarh’s Mahasamund district stoked a major controversy here on Wednesday after a dog named ‘Ram’ appeared as one of the options for a multiple-choice question, with Right wing organisations holding a protest and raising questions over scrutiny of exam papers by the school…
Four BBA students died in a high-speed car accident in Mokila late Wednesday night after a birthday celebration. HYDERABAD: Four students travelling in a car died in a road accident in Mokila late Wednesday night, following a birthday celebration for one of the deceased.The group, including one woman, were travelling from Mokila towards Narsingi when…
Winter break 2026: Delhi schools closed(AI Image) Schools in Delhi will remain closed till January 15 as part of the winter vacation announced by the Directorate of Education (DoE), Government of NCT of Delhi. The dates are part of the official academic calendar for the 2025–26 session and apply to schools across the national capital.The…
New research reveals US adolescents spend an average of 70 minutes daily on smartphones during school hours, primarily on social media. This usage, often exceeding parental estimates, raises concerns about engagement and social skill development. The effectiveness of existing state laws restricting phone use in schools remains uncertain due to poor enforcement. Cellphones have become…
KOLKATA: A primary school on the outskirts of Kolkata, which received Rs 12 lakh from Venezuela when Hugo Chavez was president, held a special prayer Tuesday for peace and stability in the country that was plunged into uncertainty following US’ capture and detention of Chavez’s successor, Nicolás Maduro, along with his wife Cilia Flores.Led by…
It began, like most modern education controversies do, with a court order meant to protect children—and ended with teachers being told (online) that they had been asked to do something they were never officially asked to do. On November 7, 2025, the Supreme Court, hearing Suo Motu WP(C) No. 5/2025 (“City Hounded by Strays, Kids…
CBSE withdrawal puts Neerja Modi School Jaipur in transition as students face transfers and uncertainty The withdrawal of affiliation of Neerja Modi School, Mansarovar, Jaipur by the CBSE has triggered a chain of immediate and long-term consequences for students, parents, staff, and the school management. The decision followed a fatal incident involving a Class IV…
The Shehenshah of Bollywood, Amitabh Bachchan known for his movies ‘Sholay’, ‘Deewar’, and ‘Agneepath’, remain as influential today as he was back then. The actor who is also very active on social media often posts blogs and nostalgic photos. In 2024, Big B shared the rare pictures from his schools, gives the glimpse into his…
